The NBS master didn't make much of a difference in stopping power, but it did make the pedal feel a little firmer. I wouldn't really say it's worth it unless you want to do it just because.
I also did a 14b semi floater in the rear and got the biggest available wheel cylinders. The bigger drums made a noticeable difference, I did the rear while I still had the stock 1500 calipers and it would lock up the rears hard and fast before the fronts. Once I went with the 2500/3500 calipers in the front it balanced out nicely.
Beware of bad brake lines. I had Procomp lines on there first and they burst during a panic stop causing me to lose all brakes and rear end someone on the highway. I got Skyjackers after and they have been great, and I tested the heck out of them.
Yeah everyone has more or less talked me out of replacing the MC.
My rear axle body is seeping gear oil behind the U bolts. I think the body is going bad and I'll need a new one. Thankfully, my shop did this same repair about 10 months ago so it should still be under warranty. I got lucky bc the used axle they put in likely came from a Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban bc it was a 10 bolt rear axle with 11" drums. From what I've been told, that is very uncommon on 1500 pickups but I believe was standard on SUVs. I plan on replacing the calipers and wheel cylinders in one go someday, but since they all work fine rn, I'm just going to keep it how it is.
I recently replaced all the hard lines in my truck with NiCopp. NiCopp is a Nickel-Copper mix (hence the name) and only oxidizes and turns green. It never rusts which is why it's very popular in the Midwest and Northeast due to road salt rusting away brake lines. I live in MN so bad brake lines are very common here. I also recently replaced the rear hose with an AC Delco one, but now plan on replacing the all the brake hoses with Classic Tube StopFlex hoses that are braided stainless steel.
@df2x4 sent me a link which is on this thread to them and I can't wait to try them out!
BTW, I'm very glad that I replaced all my hard lines. One I replaced the center line that runs alongside the driver's side of the truck, I pulled out the old line and started folding it up so it would fit in my scrap metal box. I did one fold and this is what happened.
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